Teradyne - North Reading, MA
posted about 1 month ago
The Teradyne Value Engineering team is seeking a highly-motivated and technically driven Hardware Engineer to focus on the development of electrical systems aimed at cost-down initiatives within our Semiconductor Test Division. This position is critical in ensuring that our products not only meet the highest standards of quality but also remain cost-effective in a competitive market. The successful candidate will report directly to the Value Engineering manager at our headquarters in North Reading, MA, and will play a pivotal role in analyzing, understanding, and developing engineering-related designs across various state-of-the-art sub-systems. These include the Base System, which encompasses Power Infrastructure and Communication Interface, as well as Calibration, DC Instruments that feature High Density, High Accuracy, High Voltage, and Current, and AC Instruments that include High Performance Audio instruments. In this role, you will be responsible for creating electrical designs that address engineering defects or contribute to cost reduction initiatives. You will analyze and debug hardware down to the component level, utilizing System Software Tools for troubleshooting. Your efforts will drive cost-down initiatives and product enhancements, while also evaluating and implementing engineering-related yield improvements. A solid understanding of product development and manufacturing processes is essential, as you will be expected to conceptualize, select, and present technical solutions to complex and highly integrated electrical engineering problems. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and oversight to electrical design staff, ensuring that lessons learned are effectively communicated and applied. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with Account Teams, Global Customer Service, Operations, and Supply Line Management. You will also be responsible for small to medium project administration and may be required to travel to suppliers or engineering sites worldwide, with an expected travel commitment of 5% to 10%.